A critical view : the Bush doctrine -- The war on terror -- The Bush administration's foreign policy -- The Iraqi quagmire -- The state of the union -- A constructive vision : improving the world order -- Sovereignty and intervention -- People's sovereignty and natural resources -- Historical perspective -- The bubble of American supremacy
Presents an analysis of the Bush Administration's policy in Iraq, arguing that the Iraqi invasion has eroded the basic values of America at home and hurt its standing in the world